… an ‘upside down’, large, detached, stone cottage, with lots of beams, polished wooden floors, good fabrics and space, at the end of about 500 yards of private drive on the Holsworthy side of Chilsworthy; golf course, 2 miles. Delightful spot, absolutely tranquil and private with long farmland views. To the front, suntrap paved courtyard (furniture, barbecue) and large lawn, stream beyond (fenced) and 10 acres to wander, including woodland walk. Large games barn (table tennis, darts, swingball, sandpit, children’s ride-on toys and toys for toddlers) to one side and charming owners’ cottage to the other side.

Inside, hall leads to three bedrooms – step up to double with en suite shower-room (suite), a twin, and one with two single beds – bathroom (suite plus bath-shower); large windows in the hall make this light and airy. Upstairs (stairgate), living/dining/kitchen with large vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, huge chimney breast (woodburner), large refectory table/chairs (far-reaching country views, books, games, TV/DVD, CD player), attractive greens/blues/yellows in kitchen area (dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer); double bedroom; separate loo/washbasin. Utility room outside with washing machine and tumble drier. A great family house at any time of the year.